Foglie d’ Ulivo (olive leaf pasta) with homemade tomato sauce

Ingredients:

• Foglie D’ Ulivo (olive leaf) pasta
• 1 can diced tomatoes + 2 fresh tomatoes (can use all fresh if desired)
• 2-3 cloves minced garlic
• 4-5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• Olive oil

Directions:

• Saute garlic and oilve oil in pan
• Add tomatoes, basil leaves and red pepper flakes.
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• Cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes
• Cook pasta as directed, drain and add to sauce
• Use fresh basil leaves as garnish

Contributed by Gina Davidson